Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Wollongong travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wollongong

With a population of 292,190, Wollongong is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Wollongong has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Wollongong

Wollongong CBD is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Wollongong. These include popular favorites such as Kneading Ruby (5 Crown Lane), Debutant (119 Keira Street) and Ruki Robatayaki Grill & Bar (108 Keira St). If you’re looking for affordable options, South Sailor (216 Lawrence Hargrave Drive) and Outback Steakhouse - Wollongong (228 Princes Highway) are great picks.

When to visit Wollongong

Wollongong in April
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wollongong in April
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Wollongong in January, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Wollongong, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Wollongong

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Wollongong. The shortest flight to Wollongong from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 42 miles from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Plane

Although Wollongong doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 37 miles from Wollongong. The shortest flight to Wollongong from the United States departs from Los Angeles and takes around 14h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Wollongong is to pick up a car rental from Sydney, which is about 42 miles from Wollongong. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Sydney.

Airports near Wollongong

BHSBathurst Raglan
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Wollongong

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,529 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Wollongong

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Wollongong, with prices from $79 to $853 per night. Wollongong CBD is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Wollongong are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Wollongong

Most booked hotels in Wollongong

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Shellharbour Village Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1093 reviews)
$138+
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Headlands Austinmer Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1501 reviews)
$175+
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Lakeview Hotel Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1522 reviews)
$99+
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Barrack Point Holidays
1 star
Excellent (8.4, 964 reviews)
$112+
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Sage Hotel Wollongong
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2677 reviews)
$109+
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Quality Suites Pioneer Sands
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1109 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Wollongong

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

Expect to pay $4.09 per gallon in Wollongong (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $49.06 and $65.41.

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